3 products issued by NWS for: 3NM SSW Alligator Reef Light FL
Short Term Forecast
Short Term Forecast National Weather Service Key West FL 628 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 FLZ076-078-GMZ031-032-035-042-052-072-182330- Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Including the Communities of Key Largo and Key West 628 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 .NOW... Through 730 pm, a cluster of showers and isolated thunderstorms in the Florida Bay will slowly drift south across the Upper Keys and into the eastern Hawk Channel. Elsewhere, showers and possible isolated thunderstorms will continue to develop in the eastern Straits of Florida south of Carysfort Reef Light. Mariners encountering this activity can expect blinding downpours, winds gusts near 25 knots, and occasional to frequent lightning strikes. On land, island communities between Key Largo and Long Key may receive a quarter to a half of an inch of rainfall $$ NB NB
Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Key West FL
605 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
GMZ031-042-052-182300-
605 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM IN THE FLORIDA BAY...
The areas affected include...
Hawk Channel and Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out
20 nm...
Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood
Sound...
At 605 PM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists detected a a
strong thunderstorm, capable of producing wind gusts near 30 knots.
This thunderstorm was located over North Nest Key, moving south at 10
knots.
Locations that will be affected include...
Buttonwood Sound, Dusenberry Creek, Grouper Creek, Blackwater Sound,
North Nest Key, Manatee Keys, and Baker Cut.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Prepare for thunderstorms with wind gusts near 30 knots, locally
rough and confused seas, occasional lightning strikes, and
potentially blinding downpours. Get to a safe port as quickly, and as
safely as possible. When downpours reduce visibility, slow down.
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LAT...LON 2514 8041 2517 8046 2514 8046 2512 8042
2507 8047 2511 8040 2500 8039 2500 8052
2504 8049 2506 8048 2500 8054 2500 8067
2523 8058 2524 8054 2522 8051 2524 8051
2520 8050 2523 8050 2527 8042
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NB
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Key West FL 431 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 FLZ076>078-GMZ031>035-042>044-052>055-072>075-190845- Monroe Upper Keys-Monroe Middle Keys-Monroe Lower Keys- Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound- Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge- Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms- Gulf of Mexico including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel- Gulf of Mexico from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms- Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef- Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef- Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM- Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out- Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out- 431 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Florida Keys and adjacent coastal waters. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible today and tonight. The primary hazards will be heavy downpours, locally strong wind gusts, and lightning strikes. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible through the period. The primary hazards will be heavy downpours, locally strong wind gusts, and lightning strikes. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$ JAM